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Karl Williams

Case from Orangeburg, SC dated Dec 14, 2020

Victim Details

Karl Williams

Male

Black / African American

Orangeburg

SC

2020-12-14

49

Karl

Williams

07/05/2026

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In the winter of 2020, the community of Orangeburg, South Carolina, was shaken by the violent death of Karl Williams, a beloved 49-year-old male teacher. On the evening of December 14th, a knock at the door of his Myers Road home turned deadly. When Williams responded, he was met with a barrage of gunfire. His house was struck seven times, and he was fatally wounded, collapsing just inside his doorway. Tragically, his own mother was present and witnessed the horrific event. The news of his murde ...
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  • WPDE: Orangeburg teacher shot, killed after answering door
  • Second arrest made in Orangeburg teacher's shooting death - WACH
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